Vaccination Updates
News Releases
- B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant identified in eight Alabama residents (02-18-21)
- County health departments announce closures for Tuesday and provide rescheduling information (02/15/21)
- Mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics succeed in immunizing eligible people statewide (02/12/21)
- COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics scheduled for Alabama cities (02/05/21)
- ADPH seeks COVID-19 vaccine proposals for high-risk and underserved communities (02/04/21)
- ADPH launches COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility Check and Scheduling Portal (02/01/21)
- COVID-19 vaccination eligibility expanded in Alabama to include persons ages 65 through 74 and others (01/29/21)
- United Kingdom COVID-19 variant identified in Alabama residents (01/27/21)
- Alabama Department of Public Health updates COVID-19 vaccine rollout (01/20/21)
- Alabama Department of Public Health provides COVID-19 update (01/15/21)
- COVID-19 vaccine remains limited, continued patience is urged as demand is great (01/11/21)
- COVID-19 vaccination appointments available for Alabamians 75 years and older, first responders (including law enforcement and firefighters) statewide effective January 18, as healthcare workers and others continue to be vaccinated | Spanish Version (01/08/21)
- ADPH launches new COVID-19 dashboard, welcomes arrival of some Moderna vaccine (12/29/20)
- Severe allergic reaction reported following COVID-19 immunization (12/23/20)
- Scarce COVID-19 vaccine currently limited to people in the very high-risk category (12/22/20)
- ADPH updates COVID-19 vaccine status in anticipation of Moderna vaccine (12/21/20)
- ADPH updates COVID-19 vaccine status (12/18/20)
- Avoid gatherings during the holiday season, home is safer (12/17/20)
- Rely only on credible sources of COVID-19 information (12/16/20)
- Alabama physicians become first to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as distribution continues (12/15/20)
- Three Alabama sites to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine today, additional shipments to be delivered tomorrow (12/14/20)
- Alabamians urged to take responsibility and slow transmission of COVID-19 (11/23/20)
- COVID-19 vaccine to be made available to all eligible Alabamians (11/16/20)
- ADPH announces COVID-19 vaccine plan (11/06/20)
Latest Vaccination Update
02/24/21 Update
Getting COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of Alabamians as quickly as possible is our goal. ADPH is conducting clinics daily, including drive-though clinics in some counties. Limited vaccine remains the greatest challenge in Alabama and other states.
COVID-19 Cases—490,220.
COVID-19 Deaths—9,744
COVID-19 Hospitalizations (as of February 23)—45,250
Beginning February 8, vaccine eligibility expanded to include phase 1b and people 65 years and older. The Alabama COVID-19 Vaccination Allocation Plan outlines the various phases.
Average 1st Doses of Vaccine Shipped to Alabama Per Week—90,000
Vaccine Doses Administered—815,013
Vaccine Doses Delivered to Alabama—1,087,285
Alabama Healthcare Providers Enrolled—1,094
FDA says Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Meets Requirements for EUA
The Food and Drug Administration released an analysis today that says it has reviewed data for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and has determined that it is consistent with the recommendations set forth in the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization guidance for vaccines to prevent COVID-19. The FDA has scheduled an advisory committee meeting for February 26 to consider the documents and make a recommendation on whether the vaccine should be authorized. We anticipate the Johnson & Johnson vaccine being approved soon after the meeting, joining the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine options. ADPH encourages the public not to vaccine shop, as all approved COVID-19 vaccines are excellent options.
Federal Retail Pharmacy Program Expands to Offer New Alabama COVID-19 Vaccine Locations
The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program has expanded to begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine at nine select CVS locations throughout the state on Thursday, February 25. The vaccine will be available at CVS locations in Bayou La Batre, Camden, Evergreen, Greensboro, Jackson, Lanett, Moulton, Tuskegee, and Union Springs. Available appointments can be scheduled at www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine. Walmart and Sam’s Club are also expanding locations in Alabama to offer COVID-19 vaccine sites at additional stores throughout the state. Eligible customers can schedule vaccine appointments at www.walmart.com/COVIDvaccine and www.samsclub.com/covid as new appointments are available. Discussions continue to bring additional partners on board, and information will be announced as new sites are added.
How to Safely Put On and Take Off Face Masks
You have heard these specific recommendations about handling masks before, but they bear repeating. Wash your hands before putting on your mask. Then, try not to touch it. If you must adjust your mask, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before and after to prevent the transfer of germs between your hands and the mask. When removing your mask, take it off without touching the fabric itself. Untie the strings or slip off the ear loops. Fold the mask, discard the mask if it is disposable, or place a cloth mask in the laundry. Do not wear a dirty mask, and make sure masks are completely dry before putting them on.
Page last updated: February 24, 2021
